Named PLTW Outstanding Teacher of 2022-23Current position teaching Physics aligned to NYS Regents Core Curriculum and Project Lead The Way Programs in Aerospace Engineering, Digital Electronics, and Principles of Engineering.Named a New York State Master Teacher Fellow - Mid Hudson Region in 2017.Enjoy teaching in a collaborative, professional atmosphere.NYS certification to teach 7-12 Physics, 7-12 General Science, PLTW Aerospace Engineering, PLTW Digital Electronics, PLTW Principles of EngineeringPrior experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at IBM Corp. Developed and implemented a wide range of ceramic manufacturing processes, drove improvements in production yields, implemented process and quality controls and developed employee training programs. Received sponsorship under the IBM Transition to Teaching National Initiative.Prior experience in Solar Energy Engineering research. Developed a computational model for performance prediction of solar water heating systems.Extensive community involvement, including co-founded and presided over River Pool at Beacon, Inc.,Interests:Physics Education Research Teaching with Technology Creative Problem Solving “Green” Energy TechnologiesHudson River EcologyScience and the ArtsScience in Society